Dr. Alexander uses a combination of traditional and western approaches, in which fine needles are inserted into specific points of the body. This is followed by electro-acupuncture and manipulation if necessary. We are also able to provide massage to complement the acupuncture.

During acupuncture nerve endings are stimulated and various hormones are released, e.g. endorphins and encephalins, which have a calming effect on the body and can stimulate healing. Acupuncture needles also work by releasing contracted muscles which are pressing on nerve endings and so causing pain.

There are also large nerve ganglia near the spinal cord which are thought to control some of the main body organs by activating the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. These can be needled as well as using other points. Massage of these points can also help to a lesser degree.

Dr Alexander has been practicing acupuncture for 25 years, initially training in Sri Lanka and China gaining the World Health Organisation Diploma in Acupuncture. She works part time in the Rheumatology department for Barnet Trust and has published articles on her work.

Some conditions suitable for treatment:-

Neck Pain

Back Pain

Sciatica

Frozen Shoulder

Arthritis

Headaches or Migraine

Facial Pain / Trigeminal Neuralgia

Allergies inc. Hay Fever / Asthma / Eczema

Stress / Anxiety

Menopausal Symptoms

Infertility

Stroke

Fibromyalgia

Fine needles are inserted using a combined traditional / western approach followed by electro-acupuncture and manipulation if necessary. Massage is available on site which can complement the acupuncture.

Following acupuncture for painful conditions Dr Alexander often uses a cyclo-therapy massager, which pulsates in a whirlpool action from the centre, promoting blood circulation and aiding muscle relaxation.

She also uses a Biolamp, invented by Chinese scientists and physicians in the 1980s. It uses an infrared lamp through a ceramic plate composed of 37 mineral elements to provide a unique spectrum of electro-magnetic energy. This is used in all the Chinese clinics - sometimes instead of electro-acupuncture.

We use a powerful laser machine for laser acupuncture which is totally painless as no needles are inserted. It has been proven to be very good at treating frozen shoulder in a clinical trial at Manchester University. It is also useful for Achilles tendonitis and any other tendon or muscle problems. Some treatments are part of a research project so the charge is only £20.

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Tietze's Syndrome

Dr Alexander is currently doing research on Tietze`s Syndrome (costochondritis), which is thought to be a viral illness and responds very well to acupuncture. This can mimic a heart attack and is a recurrent pain in the middle of the chest which can be very severe.

Patients are being treated at no charge as they will be put in a case series.

Meralgia Paraesthetica

Dr Alexander is still seeing patients with Meralgia Paraesthetica from a wide catchment area which has a 98% success rate with acupuncture in her study. Discounted rates are available if financial hardship.

Coccidinia or Coccygeal Pain

In her new MSK post Dr Alexander is seeing patients with coccidinia or coccygeal pain, which can also respond well to acupuncture due to contraction of deep gluteal muscles. She is currently looking for more patients. This is a condition which can be very difficult to treat.

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